KCET 2025 AI and ML Colleges: Check college-wise AI/ML cutoff, career prospects, etc.
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Karnataka innovative ecosystem for students who wish to study AI/ML, which is an emerging career field in the computer science discipline. Students are increasingly choosing AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) as career paths, and to fulfil their dream careers, here are some top AI and ML colleges in Karnataka through KCET Scores.
There are many engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer AI & ML courses. But choosing the right college for admission is important. While choosing a college, students must check its NIRF ranking, AICTE-approved courses, placement records, and more. But you don't have to worry about it, we have provided the complete list of top AI&ML colleges in Karnataka that accept KCET scores for admission.
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The Karnataka Examinations Authority has released KCET 2025 counselling dates. The last date for choice filling is July 18. Mock allotment result will be OUT on July 21.
The cutoff of KCET is minimum marks required by candidates to qualify in the exam. KEA KCET cutoff is released separately for general merit and Hyderabad Karnataka region. The exam authority releases the KCET cutoff after each counselling round.
Karnataka Examination Authority releases KCET cutoff online at the official website. Applicants will be able to check KCET cutoff after each counselling round.
In this article, we have provided the list of top AI & ML colleges accepting KCET scores, including their cutoff, fee structure, and placement, to help students in selecting a college for admission.
KCET 2025 counselling has started, and the option entry link with the provisional seat matrix has been released. The last date to submit the choices is July 15. The final seat matrix has been released along with the verification slip. Read more: KCET counselling 2025 process, step-by-step guide, etc.
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Top AI and ML Colleges accepting KCET Scores for Admissions: Cutoff, Fees, and placement packages
| College Name | Last Round Cutoff (as per 2024) | Fees (as per last year) | Placement package |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 4243 | INR 107000 - 115000 | 7.5 to 48 LPA |
| BMS College of Engineering | 4835 | 42866 - 115000 |
10 to 33 LPA |
| UVCE (Government College) | 7157 | 42866 | N/A |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering | 7404 | 107000 - 115000 | 5 to 56 LPA |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology | 9152 | 107000 - 115000 | 10-58 LPA |
| BMS Institute of Technology and Management | 16017 | 107000 - 115000 | 7 to 10.6 LPA |
| BNM Institute of Technology | 18000 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 28 LPA |
| New Horizon College of Engineering | 20238 | 107000 - 115000 | 48.5 LPA (highest) |
| SDM College of Engineering and Science | 21518 | 107000 - 115000 | 6.59 to 44 LPA |
| Sir M.Visveswaraya Institute of Technology (SMVIT) | 21795 | 107000 - 115000 | 16 LPA |
| Colleges for BTech in artificial intelligence and machine learning | |||
| PES University (Ring Road Campus), Bangalore | 3119 |
107000 - 115000 | 65 LPA |
| PES University (Electronic City), Bangalore | 8522 | 107000 - 115000 | 65 LPA |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 24012 | 107000 - 115000 | 48 LPA |
| Dayanand Sagar University | 33987 | 107000 - 115000 | 35 LPA |
| Presidency University | 35733 | 107000 - 115000 | 13.58 LPA |
| Colleges for BTech in CSE: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | |||
| RV College of Engineering | 888 | 107000 - 115000 | 15 to 56 LPA |
| MSRIT | 3963 | 107000 - 115000 | 7 to 48 LPA |
| NIE (North Campus) | 11312 |
107000 - 115000 | 70 LPA |
| SIT Tumkur | 12835 | 107000 - 115000 | 9 to 34 LPA |
| RNS Institute of Technology | 18002 | 107000 - 115000 | 46 LPA |
| KLS Gogte Institute of Technology | 18858 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 54 LPA |
| CMR Institute of Technology | 20739 | 107000 - 115000 | 6 to 23 LPA |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore | 24476 | 107000 - 115000 | 43 LPA (highest) |
| Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore | 26143 | 107000 - 115000 | 41.5 LPA |
| Sahhyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangalore | 26143 | 107000 - 115000 | 6.3 LPA to 43.7 LPA |
| Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan | 33860 | 107000 - 115000 | 20 LPA |
| PES College of Engineering, Mandya | 35904 | 107000 - 115000 | 4.5 to 14.5 LPA |
| Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore | 36469 | 107000 - 115000 | 4 to 22 LPA |
| B.Tech in artificial intelligence and machine learning | |||
| MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | 21552 | 107000 - 115000 | 52 LPA (highest package) |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | 32329 | 107000 - 115000 | 8 to 60 LPA |
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How to use your KCET scores to choose the right KCET 2025 AI/ML College?
Here is a guide with which candidates can use their KCET 2025 rank/scores to select the right AI/ML KCET colleges -
- Check your KCET rank and category (GM/OBC/SC).
- Match your target rank with opening and closing cutoffs (Round 1 data gives a clear guide).
- Consider location and infrastructure – Bengaluru offers more exposure but also requires higher ranks.
Check the Shiksha KCET 2025 college predictor to check where chances.
Why have AI and ML become a popular choice among today’s youth?
Here are some reasons why AI and ML have become a popular choice in Karnataka -
1. Explosive Industry Growth
With 160 to 170 you can target top colleges and universities, as it corresponds to a rank between 500 to 550 (approx). Some top colleges are -
- PES Univ (ECE)
- NIE Mysore
- SJCE
- NMIT
The expected KCET cutoff course-wise of RV College of Engineering as per the last year is as follows -
| RV College of Engineering courses | Cutoff (closing rank) |
| Aerospace engineering | 3824 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) | 888 |
| Biotechnology | 8563 |
| Chemical Engineering | 13853 |
| Civil Engineering | 16279 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 501 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | 1017 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 745 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4202 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1354 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 2347 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management | 21255 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8395 |
Candidates can check the KCET cutoff and branch-wise seat intake here -
| Branch | KCET 2025 draft seat matrix | KCET expected cutoff (based on the last year cutoff rank) |
| Biotechnology | 60 | 18040 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 360 | 5451 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 720 | 2009 |
| CSE in Al and ML | 480 | 3119 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | 10345 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | 26275 |
AI and ML are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re now powering real-world applications in healthcare, finance, retail, gaming, entertainment, cybersecurity, and more. The AI industry is projected to reach over $1.8 trillion by 2030. Job roles like AI engineer, data scientist, and ML developer are growing at 30 to 40% annually.
2. High-Paying Jobs
A B.Tech graduate in AI & ML average salary in India is around 8 to 12 LPA. While an experienced holder grabs a package of 30-50 LPA or even more globally.
3. Versatile Career Paths
AI and ML aren't restricted to one domain. Students can enter fields such as:
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Healthcare AI (disease prediction, diagnostics)
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Finance (fraud detection, risk modelling)
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Retail (recommendation systems, dynamic pricing)
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Gaming and AR/VR, self-driving cars, climate modelling, and more
4. Seamlessly Bends with other Tech Trends
AI/ML blends seamlessly with hot domains like:
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Data Science
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IoT (Internet of Things)
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Blockchain
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Cybersecurity
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Cloud Computing
This creates cross-functional opportunities and career flexibility.
5. Global Relevancy
AI&ML are is high demand globally. A graduate or diploma holder in AI & ML can work in top global firms like Google, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI, etc. They are the future of the modern science. This course provides career growth, an increase in salary, and intellectual satisfaction.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
For the students belonging to the General HS quota, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 83674. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks:
| Round | KCET Last Round Closing Rank 2025 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57600 |
| 2 | 74130 |
| 3 | 83674 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
If you belong to the General AI category, the BTech cutoff 2025 for the University of Mysore ranged between 73966 and 261014 in the last round. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the branch-wise last round closing ranks for KCET:
| Course | KCET Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 86897 |
| B.Tech. in Bio-Medical and Robotic Engineering | 261014.5 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Design | 225014 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Environment Engineering | 232487 |
| B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 76921 |
| CSE | 73966 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The REVA University KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BE/BTech programmes. The REVA University BTech Cutoff 2025 ranged from 19283 to 110318 in the last round for the General AI category candidates. The easiest course for admission was B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, followed b
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The cutoff ranks vary for differnt rounds and categories. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET last round closing rank for BTech in CSE was 70084. Under the HS quota, the cutoff rank for the same stood at 77281.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Amity University Bengaluru accepts the KCET entrance exam for selecting students to its BE/BTech programme. If you belong to the General AI category, the KCET closing ranks varied bewteen 31519 and 214671. The cutoff ranks vary across different rounds, specialisations, categories and quotas.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The NHCE Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BE courses. The cutoff trend over the years for the B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering programme was fluctuating, as per the last round closing ranks for the General category students belonging to the All India quota. In
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
NHCE Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE courses via the KCET examination. The last round closing ranks ranged between 17363 and 94747 for the General category candidates under the All India quota, as per the NHCE Bangalore BE cutoff 2025. The hardest course for admission
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The Bangalore University KCET Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. For the General category students under the All India quota, the cutoff ranged from 5020 to 55203, wherein B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering was the harde
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
PES University KCET Cutoff 2025 was announced till Round 3 for admission to BTech, BPharm, and BArch courses. The KCET BTech Cutoff 2025 ranged from 6056 to 15958 for the students belonging to the General AI category. This category faced the toughest competiton for the B.Tech. in Computer Science a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
If you belong to the General AI quota, yes 29000 in KCET is considered to be a good rank for BTech admission at CMR University. In 2025, the closing ranks ranged between 36709 and 55398 in General category, therefore candidates with a lower cutoff rank of 29000 are more likely to secure a seat at CM
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Contributor-Level 10
The below factors are considered while determining the cut off -
Difficulty level of question paper
Number of applicants appearing in the test
Seat availability